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ABB Semiconductor Simulation Tool: SEMIS

Overview:

• Name: SEMIS (Semiconductor Simulation)
• Type: Web-based application
• Purpose: Assist engineers in early design phases for selecting semiconductor devices based on thermal losses.

Features:

1. Converter Topologies:
   • ABB Semiconductors’ website offers a variety of commonly used industrial converter topologies for simulation.
2. User-Friendly Interface:
   • SEMIS provides a user-friendly interface for parameter setup.
   • Enables comprehensive steady-state analysis for selected ABB semiconductor products.
3. Simulation Results:
   • Graphical and arithmetical results are provided.
   • Time-based graphs include semiconductor current, output voltage, output current, and junction temperatures.
   • Arithmetical results are presented in tables, indicating estimated semiconductor switching and conduction losses.
4. Multiple Device Selection:
   • Allows users to select multiple devices and perform simultaneous simulations for direct product comparison.
5. Ease of Use:
   • Access SEMIS on the ABB Semiconductors’ website.
   • Choose the desired topology and input parameters (e.g., load power, power factor, heat sink thermal resistance).
   • SEMIS lists suitable ABB products based on input parameters.
6. Total Semiconductor Losses:
   • Calculates total semiconductor losses as a percentage of absorbed power from the converter.
   • Provides insights into the impact of semiconductor selection on overall converter efficiency.
7. Junction Temperature Assessment:
   • Includes virtual junction temperature (TVJ) in results.
   • Alerts users if permissible thermal limits are exceeded.
8. PLECS Simulation Software Integration:
   • Based on the PLECS simulation software.
   • Thermal models (in XML format) available for download from the website.
   • Allows PLECS users to simulate ABB products accurately based on manufacturer’s data.

How to Use SEMIS:

1. Visit ABB Semiconductors’ website:www.geabb.com.
2. Click on the “Simulation tool SEMIS” tile under ‘Links and downloads.’
3. Choose the desired topology and input parameters.
4. Select semiconductor products.
5. Initiate the simulation.

Note:

• SEMIS is a valuable tool for efficient semiconductor device selection, offering both graphical and analytical results for ease of understanding and comparison.